Boston fern

The lush arching, dangling fronds of Boston fern are especially suited to hanging baskets, but they also look great on a pedestal. Give the plant medium to bright light, high humidity, temperatures between 60 and 75 degrees F, and evenly moist soil to ensure success.

Plant Type:

Indoor Plant

Plant Height:

1-3 feet tall

Plant Width:

1-4 feet wide

Special Features:

Attractive Foliage

Top Varieties

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Boston fern

Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis' is the standard type, grown as an elegant houseplant since Victorian times.
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'Dallas' fern

Nephrolepis exaltata 'Dallas' was developed to tolerate lower light and drier air conditions than the common Boston fern. It is a compact plant, with fronds only about half the length of the species.
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'Fluffy Ruffles' fern

Nephrolepis exaltata 'Fluffy Ruffles' is a smaller form of Boston fern with finely divided curled fronds.
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'Kimberly Queen' fern

Nephrolepis obliterata 'Kimberly Queen' is a closely related species that is less sensitive to low humidity, so it holds up well in average room conditions.
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Propagation

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